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Number on back at bottom left: 93345.
Note legend reads, "There's a pretty little legend That I would like to tell Of the birth and death of Jesus Found in this lowly shell. If you examine closely, You'll see that you find here Four nail holes and a fifth one Made by a Roman's spear. On one side the Easter lily, Its center is the star That appeared unto the shepherds And led them from afar. The Christmas poinsettia Etched on the other side Reminds us of His birthday, Our Happy Christmastide. Now break the center open And here you will release The five white doves awaiting To spread Good Will and Peace. This simple little symbol, Christ left for you and me To help us spread His Gospel Through all eternity."
Accompanying note: "The Keyhole Urchin known as the Sand Dollar is common on Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. Found alive, it is covered with brown hair-like spines which enable it to move."
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The Legend of the Sand Dollar. 1954. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/269845>, accessed 15 June 2026.
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The Legend of the Sand Dollar. 1954. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/269845>
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